Steve's Bots and Rays Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 This little GlassBot stands about 11 inches tall. Cool blue LEDs illuminate him from within, along with a couple pointing down to his mirrored base. He's powered by a translucent, corded battery box with proper label artwork. Thanks for looking. -Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robobob Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Oh, Steve...He's just Awesome !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimK Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Now you are talking. I love your glass work. Great job. JimK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Robot and Son Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Very Glassy. Couldn't help myself. Really nice job! Where did you ever find all of those glass pieces? Very inventive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Glassbot, I'm glad you made yourself perfectly clear. ;) Beautiful, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasa Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 LIke a flower waiting to bloom.... Like a glass bot in a dark room..... ha ha from Adele CD.... fantastic Steve......best Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robothut Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Looks Great! How about a shot of the robot in just room light with the leds off also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Very nice job!!! It sure would be interesting to see a photo progression of a build to see how you actually build your fantastic creations, I'm sure I'm not the only one who would be interested. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roboto Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Great looking Glass Bot. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve's Bots and Rays Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 John, here are a couple photos in daylight and LEDs off. Joe, the various glass shapes are just part of the collecting process (auctions, garage sales, hardware store). My mother-in-law just gave me a great glass transformer that came off of an old telephone pole. I'd like to get more of those. If I see something I try to get two. Grandpa, I have shelves arranged by materials...glass, metals, plastics, etc, so a lot of time is spent reviewing those shelves, sketching, then test fitting objects. Not really exciting photo subject matter. Oh and of course, I have a groaning chair in my workshop. :lol: Thanks for the comments guys, I appreciate it. -Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Robot and Son Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Thanks Steve. Is part of the robot a decanter? The glass piece you mention from a telephone pole is really an insulator. You can search on ebay for glass insulators and find several hundred in various shapes, colors and prices. I have used those and vacuum tubes in several robot projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve's Bots and Rays Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 No decanter Joe. Although that's a great idea for a Bot...hmmmm - and practical! Yes... insulator, that's the word, and they're heavy suckers. - Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil R Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Steve, I don't know how you consistently come up with parts and ideas for the glass bot. This one is terrific as usual. The thought process for adding light is also very inventive. Great design! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJN Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 IMHO, your best work yet; very classical & retro. Would I be correct in assuming you must occasionally cut & polish some surfaces? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve's Bots and Rays Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks guys. Yes, some trimming of the glass for a better fit is required. Thank goodness for the Dremel. -Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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